The conversation 1974 posters the movie database tmdb. The celebrated, edgeofyourseat thriller from writerdirector francis ford coppola. It was nominated for three academy awards in 1974 and lost best picture to the godfather part ii, another francis ford coppola film. Francis ford coppolas the conversation 1974 opens with a shot of san franciscos union square from above. In the prestige podcast, we talk about serious dramas, excellence in filmmaking, and everything in between. Tracking the pair through san franciscos union square, caul and his associate stan manage to record a cryptic conversation between them. This is an homage to the ending of the conversation in which harry caul gene hackman frantically tears apart the walls inside his apartment to locate a listening device but to no avail. I want to talk about the ending and some of my theories. Gene hackman, john cazale, allen garfield, frederic forrest, cindy williams, harrison ford i dont have anything personal, says harry. Financial analysis of the conversation 1974 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The conversation 1974 is the slowlygripping, bleak study of electronic surveillance and threat of new technologies that is examined through the private, internalized life of a lonely and detached expert bugger. A man comes to realize that his work may have played a role in a violent act and he unravels psychologically as a result. Harry, the subject of francis ford coppola s the conversation 1974, is not only bad at his job, but also deeply unhappy about it. Sound surveillance expert harry caul gene hackman is hired to track a young couple cindy williams and frederic forrest, taping their conversation as they walk.
Directed by 1 writing credits 1 cast 22 produced by 3 music by 1 cinematography by 2 film editing by 1 casting by 1 production design by 1 set decoration by 1 costume design by 1 production management 1 second unit director or assistant director 2. The conversation official trailer one of coppolas very best. Made between the godfather 1972 and the godfather part ii 1974, and in part a homage to michelangelo antonionis artmovie classic blowup 1966, the conversation was a return to smallscale. Bald move prestige the conversation 1974 bald move prestige is where the best of the best come to shine. In 1974 he made a smaller movie called the conversation which starred gene hackman as surveillance expert harry caul. Vincenzo natali, jamey duvall noirvember 2019 continues with a look at the conversation 1974. Gene hackman, john cazale, allen garfield, frederic forrest, cindy williams, michael. As he is played by gene hackman in the conversation, an expert wiretapper named harry caul is one of the most affecting and tragic characters in the movies. Our take this oscarnominated classic directed by francis ford coppola and starring gene hackman is an enthralling character study inspired by antonionis blow up. Francis ford coppola talks about the conversation in rare 1974 interview duration. The conversation soundtrack from 1974, composed by david shire. Join the social media conversation with seasons 52 and connect with us on facebook, instagram, youtube and twitter to discover the best of the season. A couple of questions and observations again spoilers, so dont look down if you dont want. What makes the victory more unexpected is that the conversations brilliance hinges on one of the few.
The conversation 1974 is a film about a freelance surveillance specialists. The plot revolves around a surveillance expert and the moral dilemma he faces when his recordings reveal a potential murder. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Enemy of the state may not be officially labeled a sequel to the conversation, but theres plenty linking them together. April 3 5 portland, or the hollywood theatre new 35mm print. Hackman is such a fine actor in so many different roles, from his action roles like. Parents need to know that the conversation is francis ford coppolas 1974 look into the mind of a genius surveillance expert. Made between the godfather 1972 and the godfather part ii 1974, and in part a homage to michelangelo antonionis artmovie classic blowup 1966, the conversation was a return to smallscale art films for francis ford coppola. It was a fascinatingly original drama about an expert in bugging devices who investigates a murder plot and ends. The conversation won the palme dor at the 1974 cannes film festival. Trailer for francis ford coppolas the conversation 1974, starring gene hackman. The conversation comes from another time and place than todays thrillers, which are so often simpleminded.
Even in a banner year for the company paramount had more than a normal share of boxoffice winners, and dominated the 1974 academy award lists with a record 38 nominations the conversation stood out as an extraordinary achievement. Instead of swinging london, however, the conversation is set in san francisco and stars. Directed by 1 writing credits 1 cast 22 produced by 3 music by 1 cinematography by 2 film editing by 1 casting by 1 production design by 1 set decoration by 1 costume design by 1 production management 1 second unit director or. Its a suspenseful moral tale about living with the consequences of ones actions. Gene hackman and john cazale in the conversation 1974. His seemingly peaceful existence is shattered when hes convinced to.
Now he fears that his new tapes will lead to another murder. Embodying the cold war era of paranoia with formal and political rigor, the conversation deservingly won the palme dor in 1974. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Anyhow, back in 1974, they got it bang on admittedly, it looks a slightly ropy programme. A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that the couple he is spying on will be murdered. Ending spoiler for the conversation 1974, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more. Tormented by memories of a previous case that ended badly, caul becomes obsessed with the resulting tape, trying to determine if the couple are in danger. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. The conversation 1974 francis ford coppola synopsis.
After harry caul received a call with no one on the line he resumes playing his sax and he then receives another phone call. As the camera slowly descends on the park, we hear familiar city noises the cacophony of laughter, chatter and music from a busking jazz band but it is unclear who or what viewers should focus on. A conversation with a wwii veteran who experienced the japanese bombing of pearl harbor. The conversation is a 1974 american mystery thriller film written, produced and directed by francis ford coppola and starring gene hackman with supporting roles by john cazale, allen garfield, cindy williams, frederic forrest, harrison ford, teri garr and robert duvall the plot revolves around a surveillance expert and the moral dilemma he faces when his recordings reveal a potential murder. With gene hackman, john cazale, allen garfield, frederic forrest.
Made between the godfather 1972 and the godfather part ii 1974, and in part a homage to michelangelo antonionis artmovie classic blowup 1966, the conversation was a. Released by intrada in 2001 special collection volume 2 containing music from the conversation 1974. I finally got around to watching the conversation last night, coppolas oft forgotten 1974 classic really what a great string of films he released from 7274. The conversation movie trailer and videos tv guide. The conversation is a 1974 american mystery thriller film written, produced and directed by.
The conversation 1974 spoilers i just watched the conversation for the first time last night, and i was hoping to find peoples thoughts on the subject. Francis ford coppola 1974 palme dor winner set for. Listen, if theres one surefire rule that i have learned in this business is that i dont know anything about human nature. Surveillance expert harry caul is hired by a mysterious clients brusque aide to tail a young couple. A retired professor lives alone in luxurious rome apartment, withdrawn from the world and accompanied only by his art. Made between the godfather 1972 and the godfather part ii 1974, and in part an homage to michelangelo antonionis artmovie classic blowup 1966, the conversation was a return to smallscale art films for francis ford coppola. Francis ford coppola had an incredible run of films in the 1970s, including the godfather, its sequel and apocalypse now.
The best in the business the conversation is a francis ford coppola thriller from 1974 about a professional surveillance man who is hired to record the conversations between two workers. The conversation by francis ford coppola francis ford. The conversation 1974 verified watch the conversation online 1974 full movie free hd. Read the full synopsis of the conversation, 1974, directed by francis ford coppola, with gene hackman, john cazale, allen garfield, at turner classic movies. Movie 1 of 1974 and 12 overall in my journey through films of my lifetime. The conversation is a 1974 american mystery thriller film written, produced and directed by francis ford coppola and starring gene hackman with supporting roles by john cazale, allen garfield, cindy williams, frederic forrest, harrison ford, teri garr and robert duvall. Yet it looks like hes gotten into more than hes getting paid for as information about a murder may.
Harry caul gene hackman is a professional surveillance expert, a wiretapper and industrial spy for hire by anyone, as long as the. This movie is a sadly observant character study, about a man who has removed himself from life, thinks he can observe it dispassionately at an electronic. Made between the godfather 1972 and the godfather part ii 1974, and in part a homage to michelangelo antonionis artmovie classic blowup 1966, the conversation was a return. Coppola cited the 1966 film blowup as a key influence. Director francis ford coppola starring gene hackman, john cazale, allen garfield genres drama, suspense subtitles english cc audio languages english. Enemy of the statethe conversation sequel fan theory. Francis ford coppola the conversation movie facts mental floss. Sandwiched between the first two godfather films, the conversation is writerdirector francis ford coppola s paean to european art films of the 1960s, most notably antonionis blowup. Gene hackman in the conversation 1974 francis ford coppola and gene hackman in the conversation. In 2018, the washington capitals lifted the stanley cup, 44 years removed from being the worst team in nhl history after their inaugural 197475 nhl season. After his electrical meter continues to run, chuck frantically tears apart the walls inside his home to locate the trace source of electricity but to no avail. The conversation 1974 customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items.
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